Justice, peace, reconciliation Justice is important as it means that Catholics should treat others fairly, as they would like to be treated. Everyone is equal in the eyes of God. Catholics should not discriminate against others. Peace is important as it allows people to live together in harmony and avoid conflict.
We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. We are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace.
As a Catholic, basically we are required to live a Christian life, pray daily, participate in the sacraments, obey the moral law, and accept the teachings of Christ and his Church. Following are the minimum requirements for Catholics: Attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation.
A quote from Pope Francis on service and charity: “Love and charity, are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. … When you forget yourself and think of others, this is love!
The Catholic Church holds the belief that every human life is precious and is a gift from God, and that every institution is measured by whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person. The second social teaching proclaims that the human person is not only sacred, but also social.
the oneness of God and the Trinity. the incarnation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. the meaning of the crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
But the elements of Catholicism that are most essential to Catholics – having a personal relationship with Jesus, belief in the Resurrection and working to help the poor and needy – also are those most commonly cited by cultural Catholics.
One Catholic dictionary defines kindness as “the quality of understanding sympathy and concern for those in trouble or need. It is shown in affability of speech, generosity of conduct, and forgiveness of injuries sustained.”
According to their Catechism, they write: “Faith is necessary for salvation. The Lord himself affirms: 'He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned,' (Mk 16:16)” (CCC 183).
While our society often exalts individualism, the Catholic tradition teaches that human beings grow and achieve fulfillment in community. We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
It is not lawful to continue dating someone when marriage is out of the question just for the sake of having a regular partner for dates and parties. This is certainly an occasion of sin and therefore certainly sinful.
The Church does teach that drunkenness is a form of gluttony, and a grave sin (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2290). However, that doesn't mean that Catholics can't drink at all. Excessive eating is also gluttony, but we can still eat and enjoy good food. Catholics are welcome to drink and appreciate alcohol.
Broadly, Roman Catholicism differs from other Christian churches and denominations in its beliefs about the sacraments, the roles of the Bible and tradition, the importance of the Virgin Mary and the saints, and the papacy.
Golden Rule, precept in the Gospel of Matthew (7:12): “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. . . .” This rule of conduct is a summary of the Christian's duty to his neighbour and states a fundamental ethical principle.
The Catholic social teaching principle of human dignity is about understanding that each of us is made in God's image. Every person has an innate human dignity no one can take away. Human dignity is given freely to all human beings; whether saint or sinner, imprisoned or freed, powerful or marginalised.
In Matthew's Gospel, the teaching on forgiveness is continued, with Christ making it clear that in order to be forgiven, humans must forgive others. Catholics must forgive the sins of others in order for God to forgive them their sins.
Jesus asks his followers to be people of forgiveness: “If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions” (Mt 6: 14–15).
First, the Catholic Church does not allow euthanasia for terminally ill patients. But when a patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, the Catholic Church believes that patients should be kept as free from pain as possible until they die a natural death with dignity in the place of their choice.
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12) The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 1832 lists KINDNESS as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The good life should allow people to work at things that are personally satisfying and expressive of themselves. In his encyclical on the subject, Laborum Exercens, Pope John Paul calls this the "subjective" value of work.
Any contentment in the possession of a good. Implies a state of well-being and not some single experience, and a relative permanence and constancy. Hence regularly used in Scripture to describe the lot of those who are blessed by God for doing his will, and the reward of the just for their faithful service on earth.
Broadly, Roman Catholicism differs from other Christian churches and denominations in its beliefs about the sacraments, the roles of the Bible and tradition, the importance of the Virgin Mary and the saints, and the papacy.